With 20 scholarships on offer, each applicant will receive $30,000 and will undertake a global study program, researching their chosen topic across 14 weeks.

Nuffield Australia CEO and 2013 scholar Jodie Redcliffe said the impact of the coronavirus pandemic has led to differences in the 2021 scholarship program, it continues to present an unrivalled opportunity for emerging change-makers.

"A Nuffield Scholarship provides a platform to lead a wave of change, by giving inquiring young farmers a life-changing opportunity to take their ideas to the next level," she said.

The program is open to farmers, fishers and those in associated industries between 28 and 45 years of age.

Applications close on September 11 and to apply head to, https://www.nuffield.com.au/